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French ATC Strike Inflicts More European Flight Disruption

French air traffic controllers are striking over pay demands and allegations of insufficient recruitment, prompting Ryanair to repeat demands for reforms.

Airlines

September 16, 2022

Heart Unveils Plans for 30-seat Electric Regional Airliner

Air Canada and Saab are investing in the Swedish start-up's plans to bring the 30-seat ES-30 model to market in 2028.

Aircraft

September 15, 2022

Air Belgium Expands Services In the Face of Market Challenges

After a difficult start, the Belgian airline is betting on scheduled passenger services and cargo operations to reach profitability.

Aircraft

September 15, 2022

United Airlines Invests in Eve, Signs for 200 eVTOL Aircraft

A $15 million investment by United Airlines in Eve Air Mobility accompanies a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft.

Aircraft

September 8, 2022

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Aeroflot Signs for 339 Russian-made Jets

An agreement between Aeroflot and the United Aircraft Corporation calls for delivery of $16.3 billion worth of Russian airplanes starting next year.

Aircraft

September 7, 2022

As Boom Seeks Engine, Airlines Mull Supersonic Use Case

The most recent Boom Overture customer, American Airlines, says it will work with the manufacturer to determine route scenarios for the supersonic jet.

Aircraft

September 6, 2022

Airlines Mull Use Case For Supersonic Jet Still Seeking Engines

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Aircraft

September 2, 2022

U.S. Dispute over Pilot Shortages, Flight Disruptions Ratchets Up

ALPA stages nationwide picketing campaign in U.S. ahead of expected holiday travel crunch.

Airlines

September 1, 2022

European Commission Seeks Return to Normal 80:20 Slot Rule

Brussels argues that the recovery of air traffic to pre-Covid levels no longer warrants the relief from the usual 80:20 slot use requirement.

Airlines

August 31, 2022

China Airlines Orders 16 Boeing 787-9s

An order for 16 Dreamliners by China Airlines calls for first delivery in 2025.

Aircraft

August 31, 2022

China's Covid Policy Curbs Traffic Rebound in Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific airlines seek new market opportunities to compensate for the loss of the Chinese market.

Airlines

August 31, 2022

VoltAero Says Its Parallel Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Can Turn Air Transport Green

VoltAero Says Its Parallel Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Can Turn Air Transport Green

Aircraft

August 31, 2022

UPS Orders Eight Boeing 767 Freighters

An order for eight 767 Freighters brings UPS’s order total for the widebody cargo haulers to 108.

Aircraft

August 29, 2022

Pratt Canada’s PW127XT-M Gains Transport Canada Approval

The newly certified PW127XT-M will power all new-build ATR turboprops.

Engines

August 26, 2022

Engine Delay, Sanctions Threaten Sino-Russian CR929 Program

Funding shortages in Russia have delayed the PD-35 engine by as many as three years while relations between UAC and Comac deteriorate.

Aircraft

August 25, 2022

NTSB Cites Weather as Issue in Yute Alaska Crash

Although the probable cause has yet to be released, the NTSB's factual report details flights by the VFR airline in IFR weather.

Accidents

August 24, 2022

Air Astana Resumes Growth after Pivot from Russia

After suspending six lucrative routes to Russia in March, Air Astana has turned its attention to domestic and alternative international markets.

Airlines

August 23, 2022

U.S. Regional Airline ExpressJet Declares Bankruptcy

A day after ceasing operations, ExpressJet filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Airlines

August 23, 2022

Civil Aviation Sees Big Drop in Accident Rate in 2021

The International Civil Aviation Organization reports a 9.8 percent drop in the rate of accidents and a 66 percent decline in fatalities last year.

Accidents

August 19, 2022

UK Software Startup Helping Pilots Fly More Efficiently

Virgin Atlantic has saved some 1,000 tonnes of fuel over six months thanks to a new behavioral economics and data science app from London-based Signol.

Airlines

August 18, 2022